2025 MLB Award Predictions: Surprising Contenders Poised to Shake Up MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie Honors
The Dark Horse: This might be stretching the definition of “comeback” since Spencer Torkelson hasn’t really made it anywhere he’d want to go back to in the majors, but the sentiment might work anyway. The Detroit Tigers slugger looked like a lock for production as the No. 1 overall pick out of college, but it hasn’t clicked yet. A strong spring has followed a sojourn in the minors that would deflate many. If he finds his rhythm, recognition could follow.
– Crizer
NL Comeback Player of the Year: Sandy Alcantara, Miami Marlins
The definition of “comeback player” is pretty vague. Does Ronald Acuna Jr. count? He wasn’t his MVP self, but he did have 222 plate appearances. What about Kyle Tucker, now with the Chicago Cubs? Are we limiting it to someone like Matt McLain, who missed all of 2024 after an outstanding half-season rookie debut? Spencer Strider only made two starts last year, so he certainly counts and he showed that electric stuff again in his late-spring outings. All three make great choices.



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